by Bluebird Homecare | Feb 14, 2020 | Blog, in-home care, Why Homecare
Life transitions can be emotional and exhausting. When you or a loved one has been relatively independent for most of their life, transitioning into in-home care can be a stressful process. That’s why we wanted to give you helpful insights and tips to make the...
by Bluebird Homecare | Jan 31, 2020 | alzheimer's care, Blog, in-home care
We’ve all misplaced our car keys, lost our driver’s licenses, or forgotten a new acquaintance’s name. But the signs of dementia are often more serious — and more frequent — than these occasional slip-ups. Read on to learn about the multiple kinds of dementia, how to...
by Bluebird Homecare | Nov 4, 2019 | alzheimer's care, Blog, in-home care, independent living
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, so we thought it was a good opportunity to explore the disease that more than 5.8 million Americans are living with. People often use Alzheimer’s and dementia interchangeably, but they are different. Dementia is an umbrella...
by Bluebird Homecare | Aug 22, 2019 | Blog, homecare providers, in-home care, is it time for home care?, Why Homecare
There are more than enough options available when it comes time to choose an in-home care provider. You want to make the right choice for you or your loved one, but how can you be sure that you are? It’s an important decision. With a laundry list of providers to...
by Bluebird Homecare | Jul 24, 2019 | Blog, elder care, in-home care, independent living, is it time for home care?
It can be tough to acknowledge that your parent isn’t as independent as they once were — especially if you’re not around them every day to recognize the signs. When you do go and visit them, it’s important to keep an eye out these 8 signs that they need extra help....
by Bluebird Homecare | Jul 10, 2019 | Blog, in-home care
According to the CDC, someone in the United States suffers from a stroke about every 40 seconds. This means that by the time you’re done reading this, approximately five people will have had a stroke. With stroke being the fifth leading cause of death for Americans...
